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Is Apoptosis the Cause of Noninsertional Achilles Tendinopathy?
9 Sept 2009
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BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of chronic tendinopathy is unclear but it does not appear to be an inflammatory process. Apoptosis may lead to degenerate tissue through a nitric oxide-mediated pathway. Increased levels of nitric oxide have been demonstrated in Achilles tendinopathy. HYPOTHESIS: Nitric oxide-mediated apoptosis is an important mechanism in the development of Achilles tendinopathy. STUDY DESIGN:...
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